Sunday, 20 August 2017

On This Day in Sci Fi History

Events on this day: August 20th.

This is a small selection of science fiction and horror related events that have happened on this day over the years.

On this day in 1890 author Howard Phillips Lovecraft was born.

Born on this day in 1909 – Andre Morell, actor - Doctor Who, Quatermass and the Pit, The Giant Behemoth, H.G.Wells’ Invisible Man.

Born on this day in 1916 – Bernard Archard, actor - Krull, Doctor Who, The Horror of Frankenstein.

Born on this day in 1932 – Anthony Ainley, actor - Doctor Who, The Land Time Forgot.

Born on this day in 1943 – Sylvester McCoy, actor - Doctor Who, Starstrider, Roberts Robots.

Born on this day in 1962 – Sophie Aldred - Doctor Who companion Ace.

On this day in 1995 Amanda and the Alien is released. The film is based on a story by Robert Silverberg and starred Nicole Eggert, Michael Dorn and John Diehl.

On this day in 2001 – Sir Fred Hoyle, scientist and author died aged 86.

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